Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (BHRB)vsBerkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)
BHRB
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
$71.53
+0.04%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.44B
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$766,000.00
+0.62%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.09T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 106720% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $360.13M). BHRB leads profitability with a 27.0% profit margin vs 22.3%. BHRB trades at a lower P/E of 11.7x. BRK-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BHRB
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 22.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 74.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BHRB
The strongest argument for BHRB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.0% and operating margin at 19.3%. Revenue growth of 22.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bear Case : BHRB
The primary concerns for BHRB are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BHRB profiles as a growth stock while BRK-A is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRK-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BHRB is growing revenue faster at 22.3% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BRK-A scores higher overall (74/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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